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Flooring specialist Howard Brickman finishes up the floors and demonstrates the new Airsled appliance mover, an inflatable slip that slides underneath heavy objects and glides easily along the floor. Brickman uses the Airsled to move the new energy efficient Kenmore washer and dryer into the bathroom, without damaging the floors.

Bob takes a quick look at the completed murals and stencils from MB Historic Decor. Plus, plumbing contractor Dave DuVerger is on location to install the washer and dryer and the shower hardware. Bob Ryley is also on-site, installing a new Robern medicine cabinet in one of the upstairs bathrooms.

Bob visits the North Bennet Street School in Boston to learn more about decorative arts and the school's furniture-making program. Back at the project house, North Bennet student and furniture maker Thomas MacDonald is in the workshop demonstrating how he creates furniture details.

Bob visits with Alex Krutsky at the North Bennet Street School in Boston. Bob and Krutsky discuss the school's admissions process, which requires previous carpentry experience. Then, Bob examines a furniture project by student Tommy MacDonald. MacDonald's elaborate casework example is based on an original design made in Salem, MA in the 1780s by craftsman Henry Russ.

This project focuses on the construction of a Colonial-style home built with both history and the future in mind. While the 4-bedroom, 4-bath home will have a traditional exterior and interior detailing, the plan will suit the needs of a modern family, including easy-maintenance fireplaces, a great room, master suite, sun room, 3-car garage, and a large walk-out basement with plenty of room for recreation and indoor/outdoor living.